Wealth Adviser

To provide high-quality financial planning and wealth management advice to clients, whilst supervising and supporting advisers within the team. The role will contribute to maintaining strong regulatory standards, high-quality client outcomes and consistent adherence to firm-wide processes under the overall leadership of the Head of Wealth.

• Deliver holistic financial planning advice across investments, pensions, protection and tax-efficient strategies
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Conduct regular client reviews and ensure advice remains suitable and compliant
• Identify opportunities to grow client portfolios and introduce additional services

• Ensure adherence to FCA regulations and internal compliance standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation
• Support the firm's risk management framework through effective supervision and oversight

• Contribute to the growth of the business through referrals, new client acquisition and cross collaboration opportunities across the wider business
• Develop professional introducer relationships
• Participate in networking events
• Supervise and support a defined group of wealth advisers
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching and mentoring to defined advisers within the team
• Assist in maintaining quality of advice standards within the supervised group
• Support monitoring of compliance standards, file quality and adherence to internal processes
• Contribute to training and development initiatives (where appropriate)
• Escalate material risks, issues or performance concerns to Antony Cousins as Head of Wealth

• Experience as a Wealth Adviser
• Strong technical knowledge of financial planning products and UK regulations
• Experience in supervising, mentoring or supporting advisers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong compliance awareness
• Ability to balance day‑to‑day role with supervisory responsibilities

• Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (minimum requirement)
• Chartered Financial Planner status (or working towards) – desirable
• Appropriate Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) in place
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours
* or hybrid working*.